…The Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises…visited Mexico from 29 August to 7 September 2016, at the invitation of the Government. The purpose of the visit was to assess the efforts made to prevent and address adverse human rights impacts of business-related activities, in line with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations…

 …The Working Group observes that one main concern about business-related human rights abuse relates to inadequate human rights due diligence on the part of the Government and business enterprises in the design and implementation of large-scale projects…

…From the information received about the cases of alleged business-related human rights abuse, one recurrent theme is inadequate consultation with individuals and communities affected by major development projects…

 …The Working Group heard testimonies from human rights defenders who explained that they faced continued attacks, threats, harassment and aggression because of their work to protect and promote human rights. Environmental human rights defenders and indigenous leaders in particular have been targeted when they have opposed development projects. 84. In a context of widespread cases of intimidation and harassment against community leaders who speak out against specific business operation and projects, the Working Group found the voice of business enterprises conspicuous by its absence….